Join Will Tosh and Daniel Swift in conversation with Breeze Barrington as they step into the vibrant, unpredictable world of Elizabethan theatre; revealing how William Shakespeare’s plays were first brought to life, and the rivalries, risks and realities behind them. Today, Shakespeare’s work is performed and reimagined across the globe. Yet in his own lifetime, he was just one voice in a fiercely competitive theatrical scene. London’s playhouses drew audiences from every walk of life, offering a new form of entertainment alongside attractions such as bear-baiting and public executions. Women were not allowed on stage and countless playwrights – most now forgotten – were vying for attention; this was a world of innovation, ambition and controversy. Take your seat… this is your chance to step behind the curtain and discover the stories and stages that shaped a literary icon.